Dimension meaning

What does “dimension” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dimension” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height).

dimension

noun

  1. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

  2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

    “self-confidence is not an endearing property”

  3. one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

  4. magnitude or extent

    “a building of vast proportions”

    Synonymsproportion

verb

  1. indicate the dimensions on

    “These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart”

  2. shape or form to required dimensions

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University